Sports
Follow Santa Monica's dynamic sports scene through our dedicated athletic coverage. From high school competitions and Santa Monica College athletics to beach volleyball tournaments and community leagues, we report on the games, athletes, and teams that energize our coastal city. Our coverage includes local championships, student-athletes, recreational sports, and the achievements that inspire our community. Stay current with game schedules, team developments, player profiles, and sporting events throughout Santa Monica. Whether tracking school athletics or following recreational leagues, count on Santa Monica Daily Press for comprehensive coverage of our city's vibrant sports community.
Unbeaten USC, UCLA driving college football resurgence in LA
GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Ralen Goforth is a standout linebacker at Southern California. His older brother, Randall, was a...
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Ex-Angels employee gets 22 years in Skaggs overdose death
SCHUYLER DIXONAP Sports Writer A former Los Angeles Angels employee was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison Tuesday for...
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Beach volleyball camp brings Olympic gold medalists to Santa Monica
Santa Monica beach volleyball courts will be extra busy during the weeks of October 10-23. Former Olympians Phil Dalhausser and...
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Newly formed Venice Surf Association riding wave of successful launch
Doug Rapp Special to the Daily Press From the groms to the kooks to the locals and everyone in between,...
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Samohi Volleyball
Spike: The Samohi varsity volleyball team fell to Notre Dame Academy in their first non-league match of the season Wednesday...
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Dodgers, Muncy agree to $13.5M deal for 2023
BETH HARRIS AP / Sports Writer The Los Angeles Dodgers and two-time All-Star Max Muncy agreed Monday on a $13.5...
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USC, UCLA exits could cost Pac-12 schools $13M in rights
Associated Press The departures of Southern California and UCLA from the Pac-12 Conference could mean an estimated loss of around...
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MLB moving ahead with uniform ads for 2023
Major League Baseball is moving ahead with plans for advertising on uniforms next season. The new labor contract agreed to...
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Los Angeles Olympics to begin July 14, 2028
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics kicked off a six-year countdown on Monday with the announcement of the dates for the...
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Lincoln Middle School student flies into wingfoil fame
Wingfoiling—a combination of kite surfing and hydrofoiling—is one of the fastest growing watersports and at just 12 years old Santa...
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